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Tipping in Luxembourg

EURLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not mandatory in Luxembourg. Leave 5-10% in restaurants if satisfied. Service charge is included in the bill. Tips have become less common with card payments. Tip in EUR. Cash preferred.

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10%
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+Hand tip to server in person not card
+Service included
+Not obligatory
Bar
Standard:5-10%
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Luxembourg
•Check the bill (service included)
•Leave 5-10% if satisfied or round up
•Tip in EUR cash
Quick tips
Service charge included in bill
Tips less common with card (cash preferred)
Absence of tip does not mean dissatisfaction
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff1-2 EUR
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking1-2 EUR
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.